Volvat Medisinske Senter

What Volvat Medisinske Senter does

Volvat Medisinske Senter AS is Norway's largest private healthcare provider, operating a network of multi-specialty medical centers across 10 cities from Tromsø in the north to Stavanger in the south. Founded in 1984, the company treats 500,000+ patients annually across more than 30 specialties, including general practice, emergency walk-in (Legevakt), cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, gynecology, urology, ENT, plastic surgery, fertility, bariatric surgery, and cosmetic treatments. Core service infrastructure includes on-site laboratories, radiology (via Unilabs partnership), and co-located pharmacies (Vitusapotek) at flagship Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim sites, as well as dedicated centers for skin cancer (Hudkreftsenter), thyroid disorders (Stoffskiftesenter), obesity surgery, and fertility (Volvat Spiren).

The business operates a hybrid DTC and B2B model. Individuals can book appointments without referral across most specialties via phone, chat, video (Konsultasjon på Nett), or in-person channels. Pricing is publicly disclosed and ranges from 832 NOK for a laser consultation to 118,000 NOK for bariatric surgery packages (Gastric Bypass and SASI), the latter including 5-year free follow-up. Revenue is generated through direct patient fees, direct billing with Norwegian health insurance providers, and recurring Bedriftshelsetjeneste (BHT) corporate occupational health contracts. Volvat Stokkan in Trondheim, acquired in 2015 from Klinikk Stokkan, holds "offentlig godkjent sykehus" status and performs publicly assigned procedures including facial skin cancer surgery.

Technology investment centers on clinical hardware rather than proprietary software: anterior-approach MIS hip replacement (first private same-day discharge in Norway since 2018, via CAPIO collaboration), advanced laser platforms from Alma Lasers, Candela, and Lumenis for cosmetic treatments, and the VISIA Skin Analysis System. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Marketing is multi-channel, combining a national website, active Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn presence, the "Her for deg" health podcast, and SEO-driven content marketing. Volvat is privately held with no disclosed parent, external investors, or funding rounds.

Name

Volvat Medisinske Senter

Legal name

Volvat Medisinske Senter AS

Website

https://volvat.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Volvat Medisinske Senter is Norway's largest private healthcare provider, operating 10 multi-specialty medical centers across Norway and serving 500,000+ patients annually across general medicine, surgery, fertility, bariatric, and cosmetic services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Multi-Specialty Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Spas (Medi-Spas) (HSALAFAB)

Keywords

• Private healthcare services
• Medical specialist consultations
• Elective surgical procedures
• Occupational health services
• Diagnostic health examinations

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Consultation and Treatment Fees: Direct patient payments for consultations, treatments, and surgical procedures across all specialties including general medicine, gynecology, dermatology, orthopedics, cardiology, plastic surgery, and more. No referral needed for most services.
2. Health Insurance Settlements: Direct billing with Norwegian health insurance companies. Most Norwegian health insurance policies cover both diagnosis and surgical treatment at Volvat.
3. Corporate Health Services (BHT): Bedriftshelsetjeneste (occupational health services) provided to businesses under public agreements and private contracts.
4. Surgical Operations: Various surgical procedures including orthopedic, gynecological, urological, plastic surgery, gastroenterology, and bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Volvat Medisinske Senter is Norway's largest private healthcare provider operating 10 multi-specialty medical centers. It offers general practice, specialist consultations, elective surgeries (orthopedic, bariatric, plastic, gynecological, urological, ENT, breast/endocrine, proctology), emergency walk-in clinics, fertility services, cosmetic/laser treatments, skin cancer care, occupational health for businesses, and remote consultations via phone, chat, and video.

Product overview

Volvat Medisinske Senter is Norway's largest private healthcare provider offering a comprehensive range of medical services across multiple locations. The organization operates as a multi-specialty medical center with core services including general practice, emergency care (Legevakt), specialist consultations, and surgical procedures. Key specialized centers include Hudkreftsenter (Skin Cancer Center), Fertilitetsklinikk (Fertility Clinic), Stoffskiftesenter (Thyroid Center), and Overvektskirurgi (Obesity Surgery Clinic) offering bariatric procedures (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, SASI). Volvat Kosmetiske provides aesthetic treatments including laser hair removal, cosmetic procedures, and skincare services. Digital health services are offered through Konsultasjon på Nett (online consultations via chat, video, and phone). The surgical division encompasses orthopedics, urology, gynecology, general surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, proctology, and breast/endocrine surgery. B2B services include Bedriftshelsetjeneste (Occupational Health Services). With 40 years of experience and 500,000 patients annually across 10 locations, Volvat functions as a full-service healthcare platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Walk-in Clinic (Legevakt) Drop-in emergency medical care with short wait times, available 365 days a year in Oslo and Bergen, including pediatric emergency services at Volvat Majorstuen.
• Health Check (Helsesjekken) Comprehensive preventive health examination package including laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging for individual patients seeking a private health overview.
• Skin Cancer Center (Hudkreftsenter) Dedicated center for skin cancer detection, treatment, and monitoring, including facial skin cancer surgery performed under public-sector assignment at Volvat Stokkan.
• Cosmetic Treatments (Volvat Kosmetiske) Aesthetic and cosmetic services including laser hair removal, fillers, Botox, skin rejuvenation, and skincare treatments delivered across multiple Norwegian centers.
• Fertility Clinic (Fertilitetsklinikk / Volvat Spiren) Reproductive health services including fertility assessments, treatments, and NIPT prenatal testing delivered through Volvat Spiren in Trondheim and other locations.
• Thyroid Center (Stoffskiftesenter) Dedicated clinic for thyroid disorders and metabolic conditions, with diagnosis and treatment delivered by endocrinology specialists.
• Obesity / Bariatric Surgery (Overvektskirurgi) Bariatric surgical program offering Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, and SASI (Sleeve Bypass) procedures performed laparoscopically with 5 years of included follow-up care.
• Eating Disorders Treatment (Spiseforstyrrelser) Multidisciplinary treatment services for eating disorders combining medical, psychological, and nutritional expertise.
• Online Consultation (Konsultasjon på Nett) Remote healthcare consultations delivered to Norwegian patients via chat, video, and phone with Volvat's doctors, therapists, and specialists.
• General Practitioner (Allmennlege) Private primary care services with same-day appointments available without referral, including general consultations and referrals to specialists.
• Occupational Health Services (Bedriftshelsetjeneste / BHT) Corporate occupational health services for Norwegian businesses, providing workplace health assessments, preventive care, and compliance support under public agreements and private contracts.
• Orthopedic Surgery (incl. Anterior Approach Hip Replacement) Orthopedic surgery services including minimally invasive anterior approach hip replacement (first private-provider same-day discharge in Norway, since 2018) along with shoulder, hand, knee, and spine surgery.
• Multi-specialty Surgical Services (Kirurgi) Private surgical operations across multiple specialties including orthopedics, urology, gynecology, general surgery, plastic surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, and proctology.
• Plastic Surgery Plastic and cosmetic surgery including facial procedures (facelifts, blepharoplasty, under-eye bag removal), breast surgery, body contouring, and reconstructive procedures, anchored at Volvat Stokkan.
• Varicose Vein Treatment (Åreknutebehandling) Endovenous laser, radiofrequency, microphlebectomy (hook technique), and sclerotherapy treatments for varicose veins, all performed under local anesthesia without general anesthesia.
• Laser Hair Removal (Hårfjerning med Laser) Permanent laser hair reduction using Soprano Titanium, Candela GentleLase, and LightSheer Duet platforms, priced per body area (e.g., armpits NOK 2,250; full legs NOK 3,788).
• Cardiology (Hjertespesialist) Cardiology services including ECG, stress testing, heart ultrasound, arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment for adult patients.
• Pediatric Cardiology (Barnekardiologi) Heart examinations for children including ECG and ultrasound (EKKO) diagnostics, delivered by pediatric cardiology specialists.
• Breast and Endocrine Surgery Surgical procedures addressing breast conditions and thyroid gland issues, delivered by breast and endocrine surgery specialists.
• Proctology (Proktologi) Treatment of anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, and related issues by proctology specialists.
• Gynecological Surgery Surgical gynecological procedures including laparoscopy, hysterectomy, sling operations, and fertility-related surgeries.
• Manual Therapy (Manuellterapi) Manual therapist consultations at NOK 1,550 per session, supporting musculoskeletal and rehabilitation needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000 patients treated annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAPIO Clinics EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018CAPIO European clinic network collaboration that enabled Volvat to introduce the anterior approach hip replacement technique (MIS) in Norway in 2018. Knowledge exchange between CAPIO clinics in France and Sweden allowed Volvat to build new expertise in modern medical treatment methods. CAPIO's strategy focuses on spreading and introducing modern medical treatment methods benefiting Norwegian patients.
• Public Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolvat Stokkan performs skin cancer surgeries in the face on assignment from the public sector. Publicly approved as a private hospital (offentlig godkjent sykehus) since 2002, enabling them to perform procedures covered by public healthcare agreements.
• Alma LaserscoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partnership for laser hair removal equipment. Volvat uses Alma Soprano Titanium and Soprano Diode lasers for hair removal treatments. Alma Lasers is a leading provider of aesthetic laser devices.
• VitusapotekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy chain located at several Volvat locations including Majorstuen, Nationaltheatret, and Ulriksdal Bergen for convenient prescription fulfillment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Avonova: Avonova is a Nordic provider of occupational health services (Bedriftshelsetjeneste) and corporate health solutions. Direct competitor to Volvat's B2B BHT corporate health service line across Norway and Sweden.
• Aleris: Aleris is a major Scandinavian private healthcare provider with Norwegian operations offering multi-specialty medical services, surgery, and diagnostics. Direct competitor to Volvat across most specialties including orthopedics, general surgery, and cosmetic services.
• Dr. Dropin: Dr. Dropin is a Norwegian private medical center chain offering GP services, specialist consultations, and digital consultations without referral. Comparable direct-to-consumer positioning and same-day access model to Volvat's primary care offerings.
• Capio (Ramsay Santé): Capio operates private hospitals and specialist clinics across Norway, including the CAPIO clinics whose collaboration with Volvat enabled the MIS anterior approach technique. Direct competitor in orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, and general specialty services.
• Medi3: Medi3 operates private medical centers in Norway providing multi-specialty consultations, surgery, and occupational health services. Comparable multi-specialty private clinic model serving patients without referral across multiple Norwegian locations.
• Nimi (Norsk Idrettsmedisinsk Institutt): Nimi operates private specialist medical centers in Norway focusing on orthopedics, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Comparable specialty clinic model and direct competition in orthopedic and rehabilitation services.

Regional players

• CMedical: CMedical operates specialist clinics across Scandinavia with Norwegian presence in orthopedics and surgery. Comparable specialty surgical focus and private healthcare delivery model, though with more limited Norwegian geographic footprint than Volvat.

Emerging players

• Kry (Doktor24): Kry is a leading Nordic digital-first healthcare provider offering video consultations with GPs and specialists in Norway. Competes with Volvat's Konsultasjon på Nett service in primary care delivery and is expanding into physical clinics.

Others

• Unilabs Norge: Unilabs provides radiology and laboratory diagnostic services at Volvat Majorstuen and operates private diagnostic services across Norway. Adjacent rather than directly competing, serving as a partner for imaging and lab work.
• LHL (Landsforeningen for hjerte- og lungesyke): LHL is a major Norwegian patient organization operating specialist clinics for heart, lung, and allergy care. Comparable specialist healthcare delivery model in cardiology and related specialties, with non-profit positioning rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/volvat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/volvat-medisinske-senter-as
• Instagraminstagram.com/volvatmedisinskesenter

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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